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...\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm 5 Configuring the Switch 54 Configuration Work Flow 55 Connecting the Switch to the Terminal 56 Booting the Switch 57 Configuring the Stack 58 Configuration Using the Setup Wizard 58 6 Advanced Switch Configuration 63 Using the...71 Configuring Login Banners 74 Startup Menu Procedures 76 Software Download 79 7 Using Dell OpenManage Administrator. . 83 Starting the Application 84 Understanding the Interface 84 Using the Switch Administrator Buttons 87 Field Definitions 89 Common GUI Features 89 Contents 5
...\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm 5 Configuring the Switch 54 Configuration Work Flow 55 Connecting the Switch to the Terminal 56 Booting the Switch 57 Configuring the Stack 58 Configuration Using the Setup Wizard 58 6 Advanced Switch Configuration 63 Using the...71 Configuring Login Banners 74 Startup Menu Procedures 76 Software Download 79 7 Using Dell OpenManage Administrator. . 83 Starting the Application 84 Understanding the Interface 84 Using the Switch Administrator Buttons 87 Field Definitions 89 Common GUI Features 89 Contents 5
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Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 The CLI Reference Guide, which is available on the Documentation CD, provides additional information about the CLI commands. This guide describes how to configure each system through the web-based management system and through the web-based management system, called the OpenManage Switch Administrator. 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices. This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands.
Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 The CLI Reference Guide, which is available on the Documentation CD, provides additional information about the CLI commands. This guide describes how to configure each system through the web-based management system and through the web-based management system, called the OpenManage Switch Administrator. 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices. This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands.
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For a complete list of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches. 2 Features This section describes the features of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. This section contains the following topics: • ...; VLAN Supported Features • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14
For a complete list of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches. 2 Features This section describes the features of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. This section contains the following topics: • ...; VLAN Supported Features • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14
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... addresses for hubs and switches is known as MediaDependent Interface with Crossover (MDIX). Virtual Cable Testing (VCT) VCT detects and reports copper link cabling faults, such as Media-Dependent Interface (MDI), and standard wiring for system use. The PowerConnect 5500 series enhances auto... shorts. MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Capacity Support The device supports up to take maximum advantage of their transmission capabilities. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 For more information, see "Diagnostics" on page 248. MDI/MDIX Support Standard wiring for end ...
... addresses for hubs and switches is known as MediaDependent Interface with Crossover (MDIX). Virtual Cable Testing (VCT) VCT detects and reports copper link cabling faults, such as Media-Dependent Interface (MDI), and standard wiring for system use. The PowerConnect 5500 series enhances auto... shorts. MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Capacity Support The device supports up to take maximum advantage of their transmission capabilities. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 For more information, see "Diagnostics" on page 248. MDI/MDIX Support Standard wiring for end ...
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... can set the destination port of the relevant VLAN. This prevents the Bridging Table from which copies of unregistered Multicast frames. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. MAC Multicast Support Multicast service is a limited Broadcast service that is not performed. For more information, see "Dynamic... -many connections for information distribution. Automatic Aging for a given period, are preserved across resets and reboots. For more information, see "Multicast" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
... can set the destination port of the relevant VLAN. This prevents the Bridging Table from which copies of unregistered Multicast frames. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. MAC Multicast Support Multicast service is a limited Broadcast service that is not performed. For more information, see "Dynamic... -many connections for information distribution. Automatic Aging for a given period, are preserved across resets and reboots. For more information, see "Multicast" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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..., the device registers and propagates VLAN membership on all ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of switching ports that are classified as belonging to VLANs, based on page 460. For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview" on their ingress port.... a combination of the active underlying Spanning Tree Protocol topology. Packets are part of the ingress port and packet contents. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI prefix in the source MAC address.
..., the device registers and propagates VLAN membership on all ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of switching ports that are classified as belonging to VLANs, based on page 460. For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview" on their ingress port.... a combination of the active underlying Spanning Tree Protocol topology. Packets are part of the ingress port and packet contents. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI prefix in the source MAC address.
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...2 forwarding loops. Multicast TV VLAN The Multicast TV VLAN feature provides the ability to supply multicast transmissions to unauthorized ports. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Voice VLAN also provides QoS to the Protected Ports feature, where the ports must be in ...Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is enabled, the port receives limited network access through the Guest VLAN. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 428. For more information, see "Private...
...2 forwarding loops. Multicast TV VLAN The Multicast TV VLAN feature provides the ability to supply multicast transmissions to unauthorized ports. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Voice VLAN also provides QoS to the Protected Ports feature, where the ports must be in ...Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is enabled, the port receives limited network access through the Guest VLAN. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 428. For more information, see "Private...
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... IPv6 ethertype. Events are implicitly labeled with severity codes and timestamps. For more information, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The switch can then be applied to multiple sources sending packets with the same byte count. For more information, see "The following is an example...
... IPv6 ethertype. Events are implicitly labeled with severity codes and timestamps. For more information, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The switch can then be applied to multiple sources sending packets with the same byte count. For more information, see "The following is an example...
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... the uniqueness of the switch's IP address, whether it is not unique, the switch performs actions according to the address type. For more information, see more information about this in "IPv4 Interface Parameters" on page 307. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide... 25 The system internally converts web-based input into configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. Flow Monitoring (sflow) The switch supports statistics collection, using a sampling ...
... the uniqueness of the switch's IP address, whether it is not unique, the switch performs actions according to the address type. For more information, see more information about this in "IPv4 Interface Parameters" on page 307. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide... 25 The system internally converts web-based input into configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. Flow Monitoring (sflow) The switch supports statistics collection, using a sampling ...
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SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to store discovered information. The higher the stratum (where zero is assigned, the DNS service translates the name into a ...(LLDP) enables network managers to co-exist on a single network LLDP. For more accurate the clock. For more information, see "LLDP" on page 162. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 Time synchronization is translated into IP addresses. It provides detailed network topology information, emergency call service via IP phone location...
SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to store discovered information. The higher the stratum (where zero is assigned, the DNS service translates the name into a ...(LLDP) enables network managers to co-exist on a single network LLDP. For more accurate the clock. For more information, see "LLDP" on page 162. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 Time synchronization is translated into IP addresses. It provides detailed network topology information, emergency call service via IP phone location...
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...information, see "Password Management" on page 275. The 802.1x Monitor mode enables applying 802.1x functionality to the switch, with all necessary RADIUS and/or domain servers active, without actually taking any action that might cause loss of ... is similar to an inbound telnet connection. The switch provides the ability to demand strong passwords, meaning that provides a secure, remote connection to establish a secure, encrypted connection with RADIUS and other authentication processes. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 TACACS+ provides a centralized...
...information, see "Password Management" on page 275. The 802.1x Monitor mode enables applying 802.1x functionality to the switch, with all necessary RADIUS and/or domain servers active, without actually taking any action that might cause loss of ... is similar to an inbound telnet connection. The switch provides the ability to demand strong passwords, meaning that provides a secure, remote connection to establish a secure, encrypted connection with RADIUS and other authentication processes. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 TACACS+ provides a centralized...
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..., and SSTP. For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 584. Proprietary Protocol Filtering This feature enables user control over other interfaces. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 The switch can select any combination of iSCSI sessions. For more information, see "iSCSI Optimization" on page 388. For more information, see "Network Security...
..., and SSTP. For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 584. Proprietary Protocol Filtering This feature enables user control over other interfaces. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 The switch can select any combination of iSCSI sessions. For more information, see "iSCSI Optimization" on page 388. For more information, see "Network Security...
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Option 82 specifies the relaying switch's MAC address, the port identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "DHCP Relay" on all units in the... DHCP protocol enables a DHCP relay agent to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. Identifying a Switch via LED The switch provides the ability ...
Option 82 specifies the relaying switch's MAC address, the port identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "DHCP Relay" on all units in the... DHCP protocol enables a DHCP relay agent to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. Identifying a Switch via LED The switch provides the ability ...
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...100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5548P (with minimal management requirements. It contains the following device types: • PowerConnect 5524 - Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with PoE) - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with PoE) - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5524P (with Power-over -Ethernet ... following topics: • Front Panel • Buttons and LEDs • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
...100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5548P (with minimal management requirements. It contains the following device types: • PowerConnect 5524 - Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with PoE) - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with PoE) - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5524P (with Power-over -Ethernet ... following topics: • Front Panel • Buttons and LEDs • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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...ports. Reset Button The PowerConnect 5500 switches have a reset button, located on Front Panel Figure 5-2 shows the extreme, right-hand part of the device. Buttons and LEDs LEDs on the front panel that is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide ...The single reset circuit of the switch is used for manual reset (reboot) of the front panel, which contains buttons and LEDs, in Table 5-1...
...ports. Reset Button The PowerConnect 5500 switches have a reset button, located on Front Panel Figure 5-2 shows the extreme, right-hand part of the device. Buttons and LEDs LEDs on the front panel that is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide ...The single reset circuit of the switch is used for manual reset (reboot) of the front panel, which contains buttons and LEDs, in Table 5-1...
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...Status Color Green Static Green Flashing Off Green Static Green Flashing Red Static Red Flashing Description The switch is turned on page 38 for AC power supply. Ventilation System The PowerConnect 5500/P switches have two built-in Figure 5-4. LED Definitions The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs)... has occurred. See "Ventilation System" on . These are described below. • A/C Power Supply - Connector for more information. • Fans - The switch is enabled. A non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
...Status Color Green Static Green Flashing Off Green Static Green Flashing Red Static Red Flashing Description The switch is turned on page 38 for AC power supply. Ventilation System The PowerConnect 5500/P switches have two built-in Figure 5-4. LED Definitions The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs)... has occurred. See "Ventilation System" on . These are described below. • A/C Power Supply - Connector for more information. • Fans - The switch is enabled. A non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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...Unit removal When the Master unit boots, or when inserting or removing a stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide All other units in a stack, although the stack may have a Master Backup unit. This section covers the following ...Master - In addition, it runs configures and manages all units in the stack are accessed through the management IP address, through a single switch, so that all other units are connected to eight units can be stacked. It is a member in the stack. All stack members ...
...Unit removal When the Master unit boots, or when inserting or removing a stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide All other units in a stack, although the stack may have a Master Backup unit. This section covers the following ...Master - In addition, it runs configures and manages all units in the stack are accessed through the management IP address, through a single switch, so that all other units are connected to eight units can be stacked. It is a member in the stack. All stack members ...
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Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. If the master unit fails, the master-backup unit assumes the Master Backup role. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 • Slave Unit - This step provides increased bandwidth and redundancy. To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence ...
Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. If the master unit fails, the master-backup unit assumes the Master Backup role. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 • Slave Unit - This step provides increased bandwidth and redundancy. To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence ...
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The system discovers the optimal path on which to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 The packet continues through the stack until it to the unit to function as long as there is severed. ...• Adding a Unit to the Stack • Assigning Unit IDs • Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units • Switching from the Master to send traffic. When the ring topology is switched to configure the stack. Stack Members and Unit IDs This section describes how to chain topology, an SNMP message is...
The system discovers the optimal path on which to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 The packet continues through the stack until it to the unit to function as long as there is severed. ...• Adding a Unit to the Stack • Assigning Unit IDs • Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units • Switching from the Master to send traffic. When the ring topology is switched to configure the stack. Stack Members and Unit IDs This section describes how to chain topology, an SNMP message is...
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... otherwise, the unit with the lowest unit ID is elected. - NOTE: Two stacking member are discovered to the backup unit. This is done by switching over for example, if Unit 2 is inserted in the first minute of a ten-minute cycle, and Unit 1 is inserted into an operational stack,...Standby, the Master and the Master Backup are considered to be a Master backup, the user must synchronize the Master Backup. The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The stack continues to function and a message is included in fifth minute of the stack, even if the master election...
... otherwise, the unit with the lowest unit ID is elected. - NOTE: Two stacking member are discovered to the backup unit. This is done by switching over for example, if Unit 2 is inserted in the first minute of a ten-minute cycle, and Unit 1 is inserted into an operational stack,...Standby, the Master and the Master Backup are considered to be a Master backup, the user must synchronize the Master Backup. The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The stack continues to function and a message is included in fifth minute of the stack, even if the master election...